Drama · United States of America · 1990 · 2h 0m

Awakenings

Director

Cast

Robert De Niro as Leonard Lowe Robin Williams as Malcolm Sayer John Heard as Dr. Kaufman Julie Kavner as Eleanor Costello Penelope Ann Miller as Paula Ruth Nelson as Mrs. Lowe

Crew

Miroslav Ondříček — Director of Photography Battle Davis — Editor Gerald B. Greenberg — Editor Randy Newman — Original Music Composer Steven Zaillian — Screenplay Lawrence Lasker — Producer

Tagline

There is no such thing as a simple miracle.

Synopsis

Dr. Malcolm Sayer, a shy research physician, uses an experimental drug to "awaken" the catatonic victims of a rare disease. Leonard is the first patient to receive the controversial treatment. His awakening, filled with awe and enthusiasm, proves a rebirth for Sayer too, as the exuberant patient reveals life's simple but unutterably sweet pleasures to the introverted doctor.

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